Join us for the 39th annual festival of art and floral design!
Once again, garden clubs and professional designers from across New England create floral arrangements inspired by the MFA’s works of art.
Art in Bloom is open during regular Museum hours (10 am–4:45 pm) and is free with Museum admission; no reservations are required to see the floral arrangements and participate in many of the >>

Each day we will investigate a different habitat to see what we can find. How is a pond different from a vernal pool? What animals like to live under a log? Who is singing in the meadow or sneaking through the woods? Come discover the world of the Science Center. Space is limited. Sign up soon! To register, please email Eileen Koury ekoury@ssymca.org, or call 781-659-2559 x213.
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Spring is springing and we are ready to play outside! If your kids are too, sign them up for any or all of our April Vacation Adventure Days at Mass Audubon’s North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. We’ll be seeking out predacious insects, experimenting with energy efficiency, observing National Picnic Day, and celebrating our tall, twiggy friends – the trees! We had a blast exploring >>

Spring is springing and we are ready to play outside! If your kids are too, sign them up for any or all of our April Vacation Adventure Days at Mass Audubon’s North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. We’ll be seeking out predacious insects, experimenting with energy efficiency, observing National Picnic Day, and celebrating our tall, twiggy friends – the trees! We had a blast exploring all the snow during February Vacation, and we’re excited for another energizing week of enjoying, learning about, and appreciating the outdoors. Preregistration is required, and can be completed online at massaudubon.org/southshore or by calling 781-837-9400. <<

Fill your weekend with art and family! Engage with materials and processes inspired by the featured artist of the day. For families with children of all ages. For children ages 2–12, but all are welcome. Drop-in anytime.

Get excited for the “big night,” an outdoor amphibian adventure! Tour the lantern-lit trails with a guided group and encounter costumed characters waiting to teach you about amphibians through their stories and songs. Inside we’ll have live specimens from vernal pools, make crafts, and view a slide show about the animals that live in these “wicked big puddles.”
Guided groups leave the >>

Get excited for the “big night,” an outdoor amphibian adventure! Tour the lantern-lit trails with a guided group and encounter costumed characters waiting to teach you about amphibians through their stories and songs. Inside we’ll have live specimens from vernal pools, make crafts, and view a slide show about the animals that live in these “wicked big puddles.”
Guided groups leave the Nature Center every fifteen minutes.
Fee: $10. Member discount rate $8. Children 3 and under free. <<

Explore the Sculpture Park after the long winter by looking for signs of spring, discovering more about familiar sights and sounds of the Park, and creating from/about nature. Join us for any or all of our Thoreau-inspired vacation programs, including nature journaling, a sock walk, and birch bark painting.

Have you seen an amazing image of a common animal and wondered how it was done? How do you catch that one-of-a-kind animal shot with backyard animals or other wildlife? Learn more about the pre-shoot planning process, how best to approach different animals for your photos, and techniques for capturing that perfect expression. The more you know about wildlife, the better you can capture those >>

Have you seen an amazing image of a common animal and wondered how it was done? How do you catch that one-of-a-kind animal shot with backyard animals or other wildlife? Learn more about the pre-shoot planning process, how best to approach different animals for your photos, and techniques for capturing that perfect expression. The more you know about wildlife, the better you can capture those interesting behaviors!
If weather allows, we will then take our cameras outside and practice some of these techniques with the wildlife at Broadmoor. Pre-registration required. Online registration available. <<

Nature’s flyers are delightfully diverse. Come join the Oak Knoll team as we explore the science of all things with wings as we play games, create animal themed crafts, explore the trails and meet some of Oak Knoll's resident animals during April school vacation! Join us for one day or all four.
Tuesday-Birds
Wednesday-Bats
Thursday-Insects
Friday-Gliders
Aftercare is available from 3:30 to >>

Nature’s flyers are delightfully diverse. Come join the Oak Knoll team as we explore the science of all things with wings as we play games, create animal themed crafts, explore the trails and meet some of Oak Knoll's resident animals during April school vacation! Join us for one day or all four.
Tuesday-Birds
Wednesday-Bats
Thursday-Insects
Friday-Gliders
Aftercare is available from 3:30 to 5:30; separate enrollment is required.
Preregistration is required.
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Josh Stewart, Associate Director, Manta Trust and Marine Conservation Action Fund Grantee 2014
Manta rays are one of the most charismatic marine species on the planet, and a top attraction for dive and snorkel tourism. Despite their popularity with the public, we know almost nothing about these enormous, enigmatic rays. As targeted fisheries around the world increasingly threaten manta >>

Josh Stewart, Associate Director, Manta Trust and Marine Conservation Action Fund Grantee 2014
Manta rays are one of the most charismatic marine species on the planet, and a top attraction for dive and snorkel tourism. Despite their popularity with the public, we know almost nothing about these enormous, enigmatic rays. As targeted fisheries around the world increasingly threaten manta populations, conservation scientists are racing to learn more about their fundamental ecology to support effective conservation and management action. Learn more about the biology and ecology of these graceful ocean giants, the fisheries that threaten their existence and the research and conservation efforts currently underway to keep these icons around to inspire future generations.
Aquarium lectures are free and open to the public. Visit us online to register for this free lecture. <<

Thank you for raising awareness about the need for foster parents in Massachusetts. As an organization that also provides Intensive Foster Care, The Home for Little Wanderers has found that many people are unaware of the different types of foster care. We encourage anyone who is interested to learn more. Every child deserves a safe and loving home.

This topic has occupied my mind for years! Thank you for starting a movement that parents so desperately need! It is difficult for young parents to NOT get caught up in the overscheduled lifestyle. No well-meaning parent wants their child to miss any opportunity for healthy enrichment, but too much is counterproductive! Although my children are teenagers now, I would have LOVED to hear your words of wisdom when my family craved downtime!

Big Joe had visited our kids' preschool day care center (KinderCare) from time to time. We had such fond memories of his performances that we hired him for our daughter's 6th birthday party. Kids just love him--lots and lots of giggles and smiles!